Just purchased a 1997 F150 Ext Cab 4x4 (ORP) Just curriuos how this will tow a 3500lb bass boat... have yet to try it because of winter time and the snow flying up here in Iowa, truck has a 4.6L w/ 3.55 in the rear, also what kind of gas milage should i expect when towing... has got to be better then the chevy tahoe i traded in

 

You'll know the boat is back there, but the truck should do fine. We tow our ~3000# Champion F&S (For Sale) with the Expedition and it did a good job. A Superchip will help.

Neal

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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/glass-packs, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, 2000 "XLT" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars.

2000 4x4 F250 SD XLT SuperCab SWB- 6.8L, Offroad Pkg, Camper Pkg, 4.30LS, Tape & CD player, Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, tinted windows, 265/75R16 OWL tires.

NoMo's site

 

Yup, you'll know it is there. Depending on how many hills you encounter you may not be able to use OD. I had a 97 with the same config as you. Actually on mine locking out OD actually saved fuel. I'd expect 11-14mpg. The faster you try to tow the worse it'll get. If you tow over 70 expect 10mpg.

-jeff b.


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2000 F150 4x4 SC/SB 5.4 Auto, Tow Package, ORP (with the sticker for 2000), Cab Steps, Lariet.
Oxford White/Harvest Gold 2 tone.

 

I say, hook'er up and see what she'll do. No matter what happens, she'll do better in the Spring without the snow and whatnot.

But going down the road now would get you the respect, admiration and envy of any bass fishermen who saw you and all those that heard about you!

 

If you're worried about your gas mileage, just plan your trips so you are only driving downhill.


This one was for Raoul too.